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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 124
Helen and I discuss three—count ‘em, three—new children’s books by and/or inclusive of lesbian and gay parents, including Donovan’s Big Day, by Lesléa Newman, author of the classic Heather Has Two Mommies. (I’ll have more on Donovan soon, so stay tuned. In brief: Definitely one worth reading and recommending to your local library.) We also [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 123
This week, Helen and I discuss two recent books about lesbian moms—bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s new novel Sing You Home and Times Two, a memoir by a couple who were pregnant simultaneously. We also share one of our favorite new creative kids’ toys. (Note: I’ll have more on both books coming up here at Mombian. [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 122
Helen and I discuss surviving the winter with kids and a new favorite museum set in the same town as one of this year’s Oscar Best Picture nominees. (And it’s not The Kids Are All Right.) Leave a comment with the names of your favorite small/middling-sized museum(s). Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 03-03-2011Uploaded by drudolph. [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 121
Helen and I show you the connection between vampire bunnies and anti-bullying efforts. We also discuss some psychedelic kids’ movies and books we’ve been enjoying, and wonder how Disney’s Fantasia got away with being so risqué. (Topless female centaurs! In 1940! And Disney still shies away from openly gay characters, even fully clothed.) Mombian: She [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 120
This week, Helen and I talk about Helen’s big career change and explaining it to our son. We also share our son’s love of Word Girl, ask if there are such things as “girls’ shows” and “boys’ shows,” and discuss what to do when other children try to apply such labels. Mombian: She Got Me [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 119
After a few weeks hiatus, I’m back with a new vlog about LGBT parenting books and videos of 2010—great for holiday gifts! (Those of you who prefer your gifts guides in text could try my earlier written post.) Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 12-16-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Watch more LGBT videos. (If the embedded [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 118
Helen and I share some of the things—silly and not—that we are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-17-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 117
Helen and I discuss homemade Halloween costumes, an excess of candy, classic and new DVDs, and swapping parental roles. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-04-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 115
This week, Helen and I talk about recent excursions with our son, including a kid-friendly art museum and a Lego extravaganza—but we’re bummed we didn’t get to go learn about gay pilgrims. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 09-30-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Discover LGBT videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work, try it at [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 114
Helen and I are stunned to realize we now have a second-grader. We also share tips and stories from our recent trip to Disney World (and invite you to share your own tips for Disney or other destinations). Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 09-09-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Watch more LGBT videos. (If the embedded [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 113
Helen and I discuss what a lesbian mid-life crisis looks like, whether station wagons are frumpy, and meeting other families—gay and straight—while on vacation. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 08-26-10 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 112
Helen and I share our adventures and misadventures in Portland, Oregon, which led us to our latest technology purchase. This brings us to the subject of technology and tykes. How are today’s technologies affecting our kids’ behaviors and expectations? Is it worth teaching them “old fashioned” ways of doing things, or are we just jealous [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 111
I’m vlogging solo, as Helen is away on business again— this week I discusses my views of The Kids Are All Right, the new movie about a pair of lesbian moms and their teen children. I also explain how the U.S. passport application needs to be updated to include all families, and share the latest [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 110
Helen and I discuss the delightful geekiness of the new Lego Harry Potter Wii game. I also share a book about being a nonbiological mother—and we then discuss why the bio/nonbio distinction doesn’t fit for us, even though we did not adopt. Helen also shares a book that she hopes will help her figure out [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 109
Helen and I discuss how we can’t believe we now have a seven-year-old, and why our son’s birthday party means coming out to new neighbors. We also share the adventures in pond life around our house and how teaching science to kids doesn’t necessarily mean knowing the difference between a pollywog and a tadpole. (If [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 108
Helen and I discuss out wild domestic lifestyle of camping, gardening, and playing video games with our son. What lessons can such activities teach kids? (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 107
I’m vlogging solo this week—Helen is away on business again, but I’ll carry on without her. Because the 5th Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day is coming up on June 1, and I’m all about getting the word out, I invite viewers to participate. I also share brand new works by authors of some of [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 106
Helen’s back with me this week! We display our Mothers’ Day crowns and talk about how we celebrated with our son, as well as how his school dealt with the occasion. Plus: Does family bonding through technology really work? (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 105
I’m missing Helen, who is away on business this week, but I use it as an excuse to discuss being away from one’s kids. And because Mother’s Day is coming up, I review a bunch of books and videos about LGBT parenting that would make great gifts. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 104
I have a special guest this week while Helen is away on a business trip— our six-year-old son. He offers his thoughts on one of his favorite books of the moment, Redwoods, by Jason Chin. It’s not LGBT-related at all, but it’s delightful, and our son likes it, which is reason enough for me to [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 103
Helen and I celebrate our 17th anniversary this week and wonder how we made it. We also discuss a new way of thinking about kids and rules and try (perhaps in vain) to plan for when our child becomes a teen. Plus: a look at how parenthood changed Ricky Martin. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 102
Helen and I look at several Showtime hits and ask: “Who’s a better mother: Jackie Peyton, Tara Gregson, or Nancy Botwin?” We also share what President Obama wrote to our son about health care reform, and I discuss my own early experience writing to the White House. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 03-25-2010 Uploaded by [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 101
Helen and I bring you the Nature Edition of our vlog this week, with a look at what we’ve been doing outdoors with our son as the weather turns slightly warmer. This leads us to a discussion of science, education policy, and what happens when life imitates video games. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 03-11-10 [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 100
Helen and I take an Olympian approach to our 100th vlog. After watching the Olympics non-stop for two weeks, we bring you the “Top Ten Reasons Parenting Is Like the Olympics” (and not just because it’s like sliding down an icy track at 90 miles per hour). Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 03-04-10 by drudolph [...]
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